Data Collection & Analysis
Data collection and analysis are important parts of the improvement process. Organizational leaders must be able to read and interpret the results of the data analysis to determine what areas to focus on when developing an improvement plan.
For this assignment, you have been provided with a set of survey data from a large learning organization. The purpose of this survey was to evaluate organizational culture. Begin by creating a visual representation of the data, such as a chart or graph. Study the results carefully and determine areas to address in the improvement process. Answer the following questions:
- Areas of strength. What data support this?
- Areas in need of improvement. What data support this?
- What additional data might you need to make an informed decision? How will you collect them?
Length: 2-3 pages, plus a visual representation (e.g., chart, graph)
References: No references required, though any resources used should be cited
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.
SURVEY RESULTS
Scale:1–Poor, 2–Needs Improvement, 3–Good, 4–Excellent
Respondents were asked to rank each of the following for the organization.
Average Score
ExecutiveManagement’s Survey Results: N=5
Clear mission
4.0
Communication of future plans
4.0
Wages
4.0
Benefits
4.0
Workforce diversity
3.5
Workforce training
3.6
Career advancement
4.0
IT support
3.1
Organization values employees
4.0
Workplace safety
4.0
Supervisors’ Survey Results: N=20
Clear mission
3.2
Executive communication of future plans
2.8
Wages
3.1
Benefits
3.5
Workforce diversity
3.1
Workforce training
3.1
Career advancement
2.9
Technology (IT) support
2.2
Organization values employees
3.1
Workplace safety
3.9
Instructors’ and Employees’ Survey Results:N=200
Clear mission
2.5
Executive communication of future plans
1.8
Supervisor communication
3.0
Wages
2.8
Benefits
3.4
Workforce diversity
3.5
Workforce training
3.0
Career advancement
2.1
Technology (IT) support
1.1
Organization values employees
2.6
Workplace safety
2.9
Outside Stakeholders’ Survey Results: N=2
Clear mission
3.6
Executive communication
1.9